The module skypeieplugin.dll, known as Skype add-on for IE or Skype Click to Call for Internet Explorer, belongs to software Skype Toolbars from Skype Technologies S.A. the application is designed to enhance productivity and convenience among Skype users with the use of toolbars for Web, email, and desktop applications. The toolbar is designed to enable users to send instant messages or initiate voice and video calls directly from popular computer applications like Microsoft Outlook and internet Explorer. Many essential features of the application are displayed on the toolbar like add contacts, search to find Skype users, call phones (SkypeOut) from the dial lab, start a Skype conference, open a chat with the selected Skype contacts, send an SMS text message, or send files to Skype contacts. Some of the toolbar icons may not be visible if the toolbar window is narrow. Clicking on the double-arrow icon on the right side of the toolbar will display toolbar icons that are hidden.
How can I stop skypeieplugin.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. skypeieplugin.dll. is used by Skype Toolbars, If you shut down skypeieplugin.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop skypeieplugin.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Skype Toolbars, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Skype Toolbars, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is skypeieplugin.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if skypeieplugin.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if skypeieplugin.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that skypeieplugin.dll, belongs to, in this case Skype Toolbars